Help in Columbia
143 service locations · 36 recurring meetings
Family and youth
Arthurtown Child Development Center
Child care and early childhood education
223 Riley St, Columbia · 803-254-9400
Head Start early childhood program — 24 funded slots; operated by Vital Connections of the Midlands, Inc.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Children's Garden Child Development Center
Child care and early childhood education
1135 Blue Ridge Ter, Columbia · 803-333-0608
Head Start early childhood program — 16 funded slots; operated by Vital Connections of the Midlands, Inc.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Irmo Corps
Family support servicesFamily and youth
7532 Irmo Dr, Columbia · 803-781-1511
Salvation Army community center
directions · via The Salvation Army USA, verified 2026-07-20
Pineview Head Start Center
Child care and early childhood education
1916 Pineview Dr, Columbia · 803-695-1311
Head Start early childhood program — 160 funded slots; operated by Gleamns Human Resource Commission, Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
RCFS Home Based
Child care and early childhood education
1800 Saint Julian Pl, Columbia · 803-553-1814
Head Start early childhood program — 37 funded slots; operated by Richland County First Steps.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Richland County First Steps at Ridgewood Missionary Baptist
Child care and early childhood education
5324 Ridgeway St, Columbia · 803-553-1814
Head Start early childhood program — 32 funded slots; operated by Richland County First Steps.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Richland County First Steps at Ridgewood Missionary Baptist Church
Child care and early childhood education
5335 Ridgeway St, Columbia · 803-754-1566
Head Start early childhood program — 1 funded slots; operated by Richland County First Steps.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Richland County First Steps at Virginia Wingard United Methodist Church
Child care and early childhood education
1500 Broad River Rd, Columbia · 803-704-5205
Head Start early childhood program — 56 funded slots; operated by Richland County First Steps.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
St. Andrews Head Start Center
Child care and early childhood education
1400 Saint Andrews Rd, Columbia · 803-750-0053
Head Start early childhood program — 160 funded slots; operated by Gleamns Human Resource Commission, Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Financial assistance
Midlands SC Area Command
Utility assistanceFinancial assistanceFood pantryFamily and youth
3024 Farrow Rd, Columbia · 803-765-0260
Salvation Army area command
directions · via The Salvation Army USA, verified 2026-07-20
Wateree Community Actions
Utility assistance
201 Columbia Mall Blvd. Ste 91, Columbia · 803-807-9811
LIHEAP intake office serving Richland County
directions · via ACF LIHEAP Clearinghouse, verified 2026-07-19
Food assistance
Arrington Place Apartments
Meal program
1720 Van Heise St., Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Arsenal Hills Apartments
Meal program
701 Richland St., Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Bethlehem Community Center
Meal program
308 Mcrae St., Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Better Me Menoring
Meal program
5410 Two Notch Road, Columbia · (803) 678-8926
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Blend Out Performing Arts
Meal program
2440 Atlas Road, Columbia · (803) 261-2665
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Bluff Road Park
Meal program
148 Carswell Dr., Columbia · (803) 261-3716
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Booker Washington Heights/Katheryn M. Bellfied Center
Meal program
2611 Grant St, Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Brown Chapel A M E Church
Meal program
808 Barnes St., Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Camp Sunshine
Meal program
3900 Covenant Rd., Columbia · (803) 237-4914
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Christian Life Assembly- Food pantry
Food pantry
2700 Bush River Rd, Columbia · 803-798-4488
directions · via Harvest Hope Food Bank, verified 2026-07-21
Columbia Housing Authority Office
Meal program
1917 Harden St., Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Crane Creek Rec Center
Meal program
7405B Fairfield Rd., Columbia · (803) 754-1662
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Dance South
Meal program
6108 Two Notch Rd, Columbia · (803) 381-6856
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Dorrah Randall
Meal program
5703 Randall Court, Columbia · (803) 888-0508
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Universal Community Improvement Organization.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Dream Academy
Meal program
2504 Gordon St., Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Ecclesia Church Of God
Meal program
533 Sharpe Road, Columbia · (803) 528-3780
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Universal Community Improvement Organization.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Ecclesia Church Of God In Christ
Meal program
533 Sharpe Rd, Columbia · (803) 586-3549
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Harvest Hope Food Bank.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Edgewood Library
Meal program
2101 Oak St., Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Edisto Park
Meal program
1914 Wiley St, Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Emily Douglas Park
Meal program
2500 Wheat St, Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
First Nazareth Baptist Church
Meal program
2351 Gervais St., Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
First Nazareth Food Pantry
Food pantry
2311 Gervais St, Columbia · 803-254-6232
directions · via Harvest Hope Food Bank, verified 2026-07-21
Forward City Church Vbs
Meal program
7006 Two Notch Rd., Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Forward City Vbs
Meal program
7006 Two Notch Rd., Columbia · (803) 374-3616
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Francis Burns Freedom School
Meal program
5616 Farrow Rd, Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Francis Burns Sbc Kickoff Event
Meal program
5616 Farrow Rd, Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Francis Burns Vbs
Meal program
5616 Farrow Rd, Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Greenview Park
Meal program
6700 David St, Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Hammond Village
Meal program
921 Marlboro St., Columbia · (803) 888-0508
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Universal Community Improvement Organization.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Harbison Community Center
Meal program
106 Hillpine Road, Columbia · (803) 476-8149
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lexington 05.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Harvest Hope Food Bank: This info is for their Emergency Food Pantry (Midlands)
Food bank
2220 Shop Rd, Columbia · 803-622-3411
directions · via Harvest Hope Food Bank, verified 2026-07-21
Heathwood Park
Meal program
800 Abelia Rd, Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Hyatt Park
Meal program
950 Jackson Ave, Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Irmo High
Meal program
6671 St. Andrews Road, Columbia · (803) 949-0269
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lexington 05.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Irmo Middle
Meal program
6051 Wescott Road, Columbia · (803) 476-3607
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lexington 05.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Jackson Creek Elementary
Meal program
7150 Trenholm Rd Exn., Columbia · (803) 790-3800
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Richland School District Two.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Jackson Creek Elementary
Meal program
7150 Trenholm Road Extension, Columbia · (803) 790-3800
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Richland 02.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Jeep Rogers Ymca
Meal program
900 Lake Carolina Dr., Columbia · (803) 439-5931
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Journey Freedom School
Meal program
1151 Longreen Pkwy, Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Killian Elementary
Meal program
2621 Clemson Rd., Columbia · (803) 699-2981
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Richland School District Two.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Killian Elementary
Meal program
2621 Clemson Rd, Columbia · (803) 699-2981
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Richland 02.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Leaphart Elementary
Meal program
120 Piney Grove Road, Columbia · (803) 636-5027
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lexington 05.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Living Water Christian Outreach Center
Meal program
2229 Decker Blvd., Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Lorick Park
Meal program
1600 Lorick Ave, Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Martin Luther King Park
Meal program
2300 Greene St, Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Meadowlake Park
Meal program
600 Beckman Rd., Columbia · (803) 754-4463
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Musc Health Columbia Downtown
Meal program
2435 Forest Drive, Columbia · (843) 901-9905
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Medical University Hospital Authority.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Musc Health Columbia Ne
Meal program
120 Gateway Corporate Blvd, Columbia · (843) 901-9905
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Medical University Hospital Authority.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Nbomi Kingdom
Meal program
5321 Farrow Rd., Columbia · (803) 386-9626
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
North Main Library
Meal program
5306 North Main St., Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
North Springs Park
Meal program
1320 Clemson Rd., Columbia · (803) 736-6070
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Palmetto Terrace
Meal program
3021 Powell St, Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Palmetto Terrace
Meal program
3021 Howell Ct., Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
PALSS
Food pantry
2638 Two Notch Rd, Columbia · 803-779-7257
directions · via Harvest Hope Food Bank, verified 2026-07-21
Perfect Love
Meal program
1504 Leesburg Rd., Columbia · (803) 386-4007
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Pine Grove Community Center
Meal program
937 Piney Woods Road, Columbia · (803) 213-1296
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Pinehurst Park
Meal program
2315 Pinehurst Rd, Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Polo Rd. Elementary
Meal program
1250 Polo Rd, Columbia · (803) 419-2226
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Richland School District Two.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Polo Road Elementary
Meal program
1250 Polo Road, Columbia · (803) 419-2226
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Richland 02.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Polo Road Park
Meal program
800 Polo Rd., Columbia · (803) 736-1657
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Prescott Manor Apartments
Meal program
1601 Prescott Rd., Columbia · (803) 521-9066
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Rcsd Basketball E.L. Wright Middle School
Meal program
2740 Alpine Rd., Columbia · (803) 543-5344
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Rcsd Character Camp- Satchel Ford Elementary
Meal program
5901 Satchel Ford Rd., Columbia · (803) 622-9907
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Rcsd Dance- Keenan High
Meal program
361 Pisgah Church Rd., Columbia · (803) 543-7943
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Rcsd Leadership - W.G. Sanders Middle
Meal program
3455 Pine Belt Rd., Columbia · (803) 530-9745
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Rcsd Sports Camp- Spring Valley High
Meal program
120 Sparkleberry Ln., Columbia · (803) 309-5067
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Rcsd Sports Camp-A.C. Flora High
Meal program
1 Falcon Dr., Columbia · (803) 603-2847
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Reach@ Refuge Temple Family Life Center
Meal program
2222 Barhamville Road, Columbia · (803) 467-1245
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Rehoboth Summer Camp
Meal program
4642 Hardscrabble, Columbia · (803) 865-0076
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Reid Chapel-Star Power Learning Place Center #2
Meal program
704 Gabriel St, Columbia · (254) 366-2152
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Reserves
Meal program
2000 Faraway Dr., Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Rice Creek Elementary
Meal program
4751 Hardcrabble Rd., Columbia · (803) 699-2900
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Richland School District Two.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Rice Creek Elementary
Meal program
4651 Hardscrabble Road, Columbia · (803) 699-2900
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Richland 02.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Richland Northeast High
Meal program
7500 Brookfield Rd, Columbia · (803) 699-2800
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Richland School District Two.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Richland Northeast High
Meal program
7500 Brookfield Road, Columbia · (803) 699-2800
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Richland 02.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Richland Village Apartments
Meal program
1234 Universal Dr., Columbia · (839) 329-5409
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Ridgewood Recreation Center
Meal program
805 Crest Street, Columbia · (803) 735-8132
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Rosewood Hills
Meal program
580 Superior St., Columbia · (803) 440-2495
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Sandlapper Elementary
Meal program
1001 Longtown Rd., Columbia · (803) 691-4045
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Richland School District Two.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Sandlapper Elementary
Meal program
1001 Longtown Road, Columbia · (803) 691-4045
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Richland 02.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Silver Station Apartments
Meal program
9641 Farrow Rd., Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Sims Park
Meal program
3500 Duncan St, Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
St. Andrews Park
Meal program
920 Beatty Rd., Columbia · (803) 772-6598
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
St.Andrews Library
Meal program
2916 Broad River Rd., Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Star Power Learning Place Center @ Reid Chapel
Meal program
704 Gabriel St, Columbia · (254) 366-2152
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Streets 2Stability
Meal program
5106-B Two Notch Rd., Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Students Ignite/North Pointe Estates
Meal program
100 Ripplemeyer Ave., Columbia · (803) 363-2026
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
The Ram Foundation
Meal program
901 Mason Rd., Columbia · (803) 397-5244
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
The Village Of Rivers Edge
Meal program
4232 Mcqueen St., Columbia · (803) 888-0508
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Universal Community Improvement Organization.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Tillis Community Cener
Meal program
2111 Simpkins Lane, Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Windsor Elementary
Meal program
9800 Dunbarton Dr., Columbia · (803) 736-8723
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Richland School District Two.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Windsor Elementary
Meal program
9800 Dunbarton Drive, Columbia · (803) 736-8723
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Richland 02.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Woodland Park
Meal program
6500 Olde Knight Parkway, Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Wow Performing Arts Center
Meal program
4201 N. Main St., Columbia · (803) 319-6011
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Community Assistance and Mentoring Prog (CAMP).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Zion Chapel Baptist Church #1
Meal program
130 Walter Hills Rd., Columbia · (803) 238-3268
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Francis Burns UMC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Health care
Eau Claire Behavioral Medicine
Community health centersliding-scale fees
4605 Monticello Rd, Suite 1, Columbia · 803-252-0266
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Eau Claire Family Dentistry at Monticello Road
Community health centersliding-scale fees
4605 Monticello Rd, Columbia · 803-733-5969
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
EAU CLAIRE INTERNAL MEDICINE
Community health centersliding-scale fees
4605 Monticello Rd, Columbia · 803-754-0151
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Eau Claire Podiatry
Community health centersliding-scale fees
3800 N Main St STE B, Columbia · 803-799-8407
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Five Points Pediatrics
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1228 Harden St STE B, Columbia · 803-748-7002
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Five Points Pediatrics Behavioral Health @ Hand Middle School
Community health centersliding-scale fees
2600 Wheat St, Columbia · 803-748-7002
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Five Points Walk-in Center
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1228 Harden St STE A, Columbia · 803-722-1565
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Sterling Sharpe Pediatric Center
Community health centersliding-scale fees
4605 Monticello Rd, Suite 1, Columbia · 803-252-7001
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Transitions Center
Community health centersliding-scale fees
2025 Main St, Columbia · 803-260-7593
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Waverly Family Practice
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1228 Harden St, Columbia · 803-748-1181
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Waverly Women's Health
Community health centersliding-scale fees
2117 Gervais St, Columbia · 803-744-0540
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Housing and shelter
Housing Authority Of The City Of Cayce
Housing assistance
1917 Harden St, Columbia · 803-254-3886
Public housing (Low-Rent) agency
directions · via US Department of Housing and Urban Development, verified 2026-07-19
Housing Authority Of The City Of Columbia
Housing assistance
1917 Harden St, Columbia · 803-254-3886
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher agency
directions · via US Department of Housing and Urban Development, verified 2026-07-19
Sc State Housing Authority
Housing assistance
300 Outlet Pointe Blvd Ste C, Columbia · 803-896-8888
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) agency
directions · via US Department of Housing and Urban Development, verified 2026-07-19
Legal aid
Columbia Branch and Statewide Intake Office
Legal aid services
2109 Bull Street, Columbia
LSC-funded legal aid branch office of South Carolina Legal Services, Inc.
directions · via Legal Services Corporation, verified 2026-07-20
Older adult services
Columbia SC Corps
Older adult servicesFamily support servicesFamily and youth
3024 Farrow Rd, Columbia · 803-765-0260
Salvation Army community center
directions · via The Salvation Army USA, verified 2026-07-20
Substance use and recovery
Columbia Area Mental Health Center Adult Clinic Services
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
2715 Colonial Drive, Columbia · 803-898-4800
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Columbia Area Mental Health Center Behavioral Therapy Program
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
2715 Colonial Drive, Columbia · 803-898-4800
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Columbia Area Mental Health Center Child and Adolescent
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
2715 Colonial Drive, Columbia · 803-898-4777
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, adults.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Columbia Area Mental Health Center Emergency Services
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
2715 Colonial Drive, Columbia · 803-898-8888
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Columbia Area Mental Health Center Insights Young Adult Program
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
1848 Pineview Road, Columbia · 803-898-0210
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Columbia Area Mental Health Center Lower Richland Clinic
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
1850 Pineview Road, Columbia · 803-737-8835
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Crossroads Treatment Centers
Substance use treatment facility
1421 Bluff Road, Columbia · 800-805-6989
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
G Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital Forensic Services
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
7901 Farrow Road, Columbia · 803-935-5185
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
JusticeWorks BehavioralCare
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
2711 Middleburg Drive, Columbia · 803-234-6134
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
LRADAC Outpatient and Withdrawal Management
Substance use treatment facility
2711 Colonial Drive, Columbia · 803-726-9300
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
LRC Substance Abuse and Behav Health Behavioral Programs
Substance use treatment facility
P.O. Box 8724, Columbia · 803-740-9298
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Medasic
Substance use treatment facility
1731 Laurel Street, Columbia · 864-479-0280
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Morris Village Alcohol and Drug Addict
Substance use treatment facility
610 Faison Drive, Columbia · 803-935-7100
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Prisma Health Behavioral Health Day Treatment
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
720 Gracern Road, Columbia · 803-296-8765
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
University of South Carolina Psychology Services Center
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
1331 Elmwood Avenue, Columbia · 803-777-7302
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Veteran services
Columbia Mobile Vet Center
Vet Center
1710 Richland Street, Suite A, Columbia · 803-765-9944
directions · via US Department of Veterans Affairs, verified 2026-07-19
Columbia VA Mobile Medical Unit
VA facilityHealth care
6439 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia · 803-776-4000
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 07:00–17:30
Other Outpatient Services (OOS)
directions · via US Department of Veterans Affairs, verified 2026-07-19
Columbia VA Regional Benefit Office
VA facility
6437 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia · 800-827-1000
Regional Benefit Office
directions · via US Department of Veterans Affairs, verified 2026-07-19
Columbia, SC Vet Center
Vet Center
1710 Richland Street, Suite A, Columbia · 803-765-9944
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 08:00–16:30
directions · via US Department of Veterans Affairs, verified 2026-07-19
VetSuccess on Campus at Midland Technical College
VA facility
315 S Beltline Blvd, Lindau Engineering Technology Building, room 105, Columbia · 803-397-1003
VetSuccess On Campus
directions · via US Department of Veterans Affairs, verified 2026-07-19
Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
VA facilityHealth care
6439 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia · 803-776-4000
VA Medical Center (VAMC)
directions · via US Department of Veterans Affairs, verified 2026-07-19
Recovery & support meetings
ACA meetings
The Laundry Mat
Mon 19:00 · in-person
2015 College Street, Columbia · directions · via Adult Children of Alcoholics WSO
Fellow Travelers at Noon
Tue 12:00 · in-person
3707 Moss Avenue, Columbia · directions · via Adult Children of Alcoholics WSO
*Sisters in Strength*
Fri 12:00 · in-person
3707 Moss Avenue, Columbia · directions · via Adult Children of Alcoholics WSO
Men At Work
Fri 17:30 · in-person · Meeting room is in the back of the main building. Look for the AA sign, we meet in the same room
6500 N. Trenholm Road, Columbia · directions · via Adult Children of Alcoholics WSO
GA meetings
Columbia G.A. - Tuesday
Tue 19:00 · in-person
2711 Colonial Drive, Columbia · directions · via Gamblers Anonymous
MS-SOCIETY meetings
Columbia Afternoon Self-Help Group
Wed 14:00 · hybrid · Richland Library Northeast
7490 Parklane Road, Columbia · directions · via National Multiple Sclerosis Society
NA meetings
Higher Power Hour
Mon 13:30 · in-personOpenWheelchair accessible
1401 Washington Street, Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Recovery Comes First
Mon 19:00 · hybridOpenLGBTQ+
NANA Group
Mon 19:30 · in-personOpen
530 St. Andrews Road (Building B), Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Second Chance
Mon 19:30 · in-person · First Baptist Church of IrmoOpenLiterature study
7068 Nursery Road, Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Naturally High
Mon 20:00 · in-person · St Martin's In The Fields Episcopal ChurchOpen
5220 Clemson Ave, Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Higher Power Hour
Tue 13:30 · in-personOpenWheelchair accessible
1401 Washington Street, Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
NANA Group
Tue 19:30 · in-personOpen
530 St. Andrews Road (Building B), Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Naturally High
Tue 20:00 · in-person · St Martin's In The Fields Episcopal ChurchOpenDiscussion
5220 Clemson Avenue, Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Higher Power Hour
Wed 13:30 · in-personOpenWheelchair accessible
1401 Washington Street, Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Better Together
Wed 18:30 · in-person · Grace United Methodist ChurchOpen
410 Harbison Blvd, Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Just Us
Wed 19:15 · in-person · Wesley United Methodist ChurchOpenWheelchair accessible
1725 Gervais Street, Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
NANA Group
Wed 19:30 · in-personOpen
530 St. Andrews Road (Building B), Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Naturally High
Wed 20:00 · in-person · St Martin's In The Fields Episcopal ChurchOpen
5220 Clemson Ave, Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Higher Power Hour
Thu 13:30 · in-personOpenWheelchair accessible
1401 Washington Street, Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Recovery Comes First
Thu 18:30 · hybrid · Living Springs Lutheran Church
Ave Q
Thu 19:00 · in-person · St. John's Episcopal ChurchClosed
2827 Wheat Street, Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Naturally High
Thu 20:00 · in-person · St Martin's In The Fields Episcopal ChurchOpenDiscussion
5220 Clemson Avenue, Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Higher Power Hour
Fri 13:30 · in-personOpenWheelchair accessible
1401 Washington Street, Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Turning Point
Fri 18:30 · in-person · Martin Luther King ParkOpen
2300 Greene Street, Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Lounge Around
Fri 19:00 · in-person · St. John Bapsist ChurchOpenCandlelight
3404 West Beltline Blve, Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Second Chance
Fri 19:30 · in-person · First Baptist Church of IrmoOpenDiscussion
7068 Nursery Road, Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Naturally High
Fri 20:15 · in-person · St Martin's In The Fields Episcopal ChurchOpen
5220 Clemson Ave, Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Women in Motion
Sat 10:00 · in-personOpen
2300 Greene Street, Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Better Together
Sat 18:30 · in-person · Grace United Methodist ChurchOpen
410 Harbison Blvd, Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Naturally High
Sat 20:00 · in-person · St Martin's In The Fields Episcopal ChurchOpen
5220 Clemson Ave, Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Turning Point
Sun 15:00 · in-person · Martin Luther King ParkOpen
2300 Greene Street, Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
LeGrand Recovery
Sun 18:00 · in-person · Christ Unity ChurchOpen
1801 LeGrand Road, Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Naturally High
Sun 20:15 · in-person · St Martin's In The Fields Episcopal ChurchOpen
5220 Clemson Ave, Columbia · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
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